Storyline:
Michigan played well but dropped a 73-71 decision at Indiana on Wednesday,
ending the Wolverines’ 7-game winning streak. Wisconsin has lost two straight –
both at home. The Badgers haven’t lost three consecutive games since 2008-09.

Keys to Victory:
Wisconsin has to find a way to score more points. Taylor is shooting 40 percent
from the field, and Evans and Berggren have shown glimpses but have been
inconsistent. The Badgers are shooting only 44.3 percent as a team. When
Michigan is shooting well, which it usually is, it is tough to beat. The
Wolverines are shooting 36.9 percent from the 3-point line, despite Hardaway’s
struggles from behind the arc, and they’re even better at home.

The Bottom Line:
The Badgers have dominated the series of late, but they don’t have enough
firepower to compete with an underrated Michigan team.